For a kid who grew up on food stamps and welfare checks, this one feels really good3yr ⋅ Doooobles ⋅ r/povertyfinance
This is the most money I have ever had after years of scraping by. Finally got a good job and can build up from here.2yr ⋅ Stella67Greer ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Everyday low price of eggs at Aldi in 2021, some sales were as low as 49 cents1yr ⋅ EcstaticSociety4040 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My seasonal job is coming to an end and I feel like a chipmunk getting ready for winter.6mo ⋅ SammyCraigar ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Worst credit card offer? 37% with $200 of “maintenance” fees every year for a $700 max credit (making it a 76% loan)2yr ⋅ Yuri_Ligotme ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Rich people really live in another world. So much for living paycheck to paycheck2mo ⋅ PreviousComment1 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Guys I’ve worked really hard the last three years to go from a 350 Credit Score to being in the 700 club, I’m about to cry, I’m so proud of myself.1yr ⋅ romatimbo ⋅ r/povertyfinance
US$22 worth of ingredients for beef stew. Made 8 servings for $2.75 each.1yr ⋅ milkcowcafe ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My sister made me cry last night. Sometimes you don’t realize how far you’ve come until someone else points it out.4yr ⋅ OldTimeyRaygun ⋅ r/povertyfinance
PSA: buy your produce at the mexican supermarkets. Everything pictured was $40 after tax11mo ⋅ donaldtrumpsmistress ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Eating broke doesn’t mean eating poorly. $1.90lb of beef on manager special, $2 bag of edamame and and $3 box of seltzer water have lasted me three big meals.2yr ⋅ bolognium1 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
3-4 Years ago, someone posted here that a person financed a Chevrolet with a horrible APR and loan term. Here is the 2024 One.1mo ⋅ PurpleMagic2001 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
please be careful there are scammers out there trying to prey on this sub/reddit2yr ⋅ smudger1st ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Just received the greatest relief of my life after fighting my student loans for 6 years2yr ⋅ Lajamerr_Mittesdine ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Sometimes your roommates dog pops your air mattress. Better than the street.1yr ⋅ fjordisporg ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Someone messed up the labeling on these pastries and I got an amazing deal on them.3mo ⋅ Alcarain ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My wife and I see a lot of posts of grocery hauls lately, so today she tried to see how far she could stretch $80 at Aldi1yr ⋅ eulynn34 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
For anyone living off of mostly canned food right now.. this recipe stretches one pound of ground beef over many days and it’s suuuper filling and tasty. (Extra ingredients not required)1yr ⋅ Vicki_Gonzalezxs ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Paying rent with cash really puts the cost of living into perspective for me 😭4yr ⋅ iamalmostpatient ⋅ r/povertyfinance
This week's Food Bank trip. Don't be afraid to go to the food bank.1yr ⋅ Only-Ad-7858 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I'm so grateful we got a chest freezer last year. Organic ground beef for $3/lb1yr ⋅ Curiousnaturejunk ⋅ r/povertyfinance
~$0.50 lunch, added some roasted peanuts to a basic ramen for some flavor and extra protein.1yr ⋅ wahday ⋅ r/povertyfinance
So expensive that wages would need to spike 55% for housing to be considered affordable. How depressing that a basic human need is out of reach.6mo ⋅ cannotberushed- ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Amirite - The universal phrase exclaimed by Redditors to seek agreement from their fellow internet dwellers. It's short, simple, and straight to the point. A subtle way to connect with like-minded individuals and start a discussion. So, fellow Redditors, amirite?1yr ⋅ CalanthaBuckaroo ⋅ r/povertyfinance
One from the UK press, but I’m sure it resonates over in the States as well... ((funny and sad))1yr ⋅ cingerix ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I feel this though. I haven’t had financial security since 2020.1yr ⋅ definitelynotSWA ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Tyson chicken is closing a plant. People are calling for a boycott. But how does a boycott work when a company owns so much? 1mo ⋅ cannotberushed- ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I have severe depression and I only work part time, but I’m so happy I got to save this much so far.1yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Sign of the times. Mcdonalds is offering sick pay for new employees.2yr ⋅ Sunshineal ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I almost sold my car out of desperation a couple years ago and you guys talked me out of it. Now it's paid off 6 months early! 🙌 1mo ⋅ Figgy12345678 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
20.90$ of groceries in Poland (5.5 hours of our minimum wage after tax)1yr ⋅ Mehnotworthit ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Went for a walk the other day and saw this sitting next to the dumpster, and I really needed a new bed.3mo ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving meal for me and my toddler. Grateful to have a roof over our heads and some warm cheesy goodness in our bellies. Next year will be better!1yr ⋅ SeaScape9775 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Diabetics!! Do not throw away your “empty” insulin pens!!! (Details in comments)1yr ⋅ pro-crastin8or ⋅ r/povertyfinance
We got $100 off our rent for winning our door decorating contest with homemade decorations!4yr ⋅ hitchhikertogalaxy ⋅ r/povertyfinance
My belt broke at work several months ago when I only had $4 in my account. Shortened a ratchet strap to improvise. Best belt I’ve ever had. Unlimited adjustment options.2yr ⋅ bcwills ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Poverty Win: Got a new job with free weekly produce at my local farmer’s market!10mo ⋅ kacnojavk ⋅ r/povertyfinance
After totally depleting our emergency fund at the beginning of the year, I’m starting to feel like I can breathe again 😮💨🙌1yr ⋅ FamersOnly ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Guy I’m talking to told me this: thought it belonged here.2yr ⋅ Stock_Seaweed_5603 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Was in a hard place a couple years ago but I kept going with my art and eventually started to make money from it. Never give up everything’s possible11mo ⋅ alternateartreality ⋅ r/povertyfinance
It's not much, but this is the first time in my life I have been over 750 and have been working on it for over a decade. I have nobody else to celebrate it with, so thanks for being here.3yr ⋅ SuperSecretSpare ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Thanks to the user yesterday who posted their sesame chicken, got me to make my own! Chicken breast, broccoli and rice and baby corn are much cheaper than takeout!1yr ⋅ PeeB4uGoToBed ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I got all of this from Aldi today for $39! Instacart randomly gave me a $40 off $80 coupon and I did pickup for an extra 5% off and no extra fees.1yr ⋅ sasquatcheater ⋅ r/povertyfinance
$33.45 haul! Using digital coupons + weekly ads has been a lifesaver.1yr ⋅ cosmictreestump ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Stereotypes about people on food stamps really bug me so I took a picture of the groceries I bought today with my SNAP benefits. I’m college educated, work full time, live below my means, have zero debt besides student loans, and my credit score is 728. Yeah, I still have to use food stamps.6yr ⋅ Kalliope25 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Not sure if this has been posted before but saw this on social media:1yr ⋅ Rsingh916 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
No one in my family has ever had a credit score better than 650... I'm so proud of myself, I almost cried.2yr ⋅ iblame_heather ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I have had a horrible few years of loss after loss after loss. Accrued a lot of debt through funeral and medical expenses and car repairs. Paid off my first of many cards yesterday. And it feels like breathing.1yr ⋅ No_Needleworker215 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
it's been a while since I've been able to save this much! and I already got presents, too!1yr ⋅ SingSingSingSwing ⋅ r/povertyfinance
The same goes for gifting. Don't feel bad about what you can't do, Remember the time you're trading for what you can do.2yr ⋅ SuperSecretSpare ⋅ r/povertyfinance
I never considered this kind of opportunity cost. It makes me sad to think about.7mo ⋅ Neon-Predator ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Amazon wants me to wait until Christmas to get my refunds (about $500 worth of stuff)1yr ⋅ Relative-Resist-436 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
After a car accident, paid off $14,547.69 in student loans, with my settlement money. And I am sobbing with relief and gratitude.3yr ⋅ iblame_heather ⋅ r/povertyfinance
It's a real struggle out here. We barely make enough to support ourselves3yr ⋅ ix3ph09 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
What happens when you pay off $4,000 in credit card debt all at once.2yr ⋅ MlntyFreshDeath ⋅ r/povertyfinance
it might not look like much to some but after living on the poverty line for years, i'm so excited to have saved over $1000!4yr ⋅ sloth-irl ⋅ r/povertyfinance
What did everyone have for lunch today? I had nachos on expired hotdog buns1yr ⋅ TheCuriousBread ⋅ r/povertyfinance
COVID helped me pay off over $17,000 in credit card debt. It's finally at $04yr ⋅ chaseoes ⋅ r/povertyfinance
$55 haul from someone who doesn't know how to cook (yes, you can drag me in the comments)1yr ⋅ lonelysadbitch11 ⋅ r/povertyfinance
First time in weeks that I haven't had to pick between feeding my dog or myself.1yr ⋅ lazyassdogg ⋅ r/povertyfinance
Today I paid off the remaining $200 of my final loan (I am officially 100% debt free!) and have saved $20k (plus around $10k in current investments) due to hustling (working two jobs and writing for Medium on the side). I recently passed my mortgage agent course. I’m very proud of myself!1yr ⋅ heybrittt ⋅ r/povertyfinance
One less bill to worry about. Good luck to all who are on the job hunt!4yr ⋅ Jetspicard ⋅ r/povertyfinance
5 years and one million mistakes later...I am finally free of my credit card debt!!4yr ⋅ TacoThug ⋅ r/povertyfinance
